Thursday
Nov072019
“Go!” – to Where?
November 7, 2019מו. תרגום מקטעים משיחות ש”פ לך לך, י”א מר-חשון תשנ”ב 46. Mar-Cheshvan 11, 5752 – October 19, 1991
Entries in Lech Lecha (14)
Thursday
Nov072019
Do I need to pay a Mohel?
A collection of halachos regarding the Mitzva of Bris Milah –first presented in this week’s parsha, from AskTheRav.com & Halacha2Go.com.
Thursday
Nov072019
MIZBEACH/ALTAR IN TRIPLICATE
A clever and very hungry beggar went to a restaurant. Knowing that he could not pay, he asked the woman in charge if he could eat for free. She refused.
Wednesday
Oct242018
THE BEAUTY OF THE RIGHTEOUS
According to the first interpretation, Avrohom never knew of Sara’s beauty until they approached Egypt. According to the second interpretation, Avrohom had known – not only as they approached Egypt but – “a long time” prior to then…
Wednesday
Oct242018
ABRAHAM THE [EVED] IVRI AND MOSHIACH
Abraham’s nephew, Lot, was taken captive by an alliance of four kings who were battling another alliance of five kings.
Tuesday
Oct242017
A RADICAL INNOVATION IN TORAH
True progress is when the innovation of the student stems from his hidden abilities, powers he did not even know he possessed
Tuesday
Oct242017
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN THE ERA OF REDEMPTION
The Jewish people have been known by many names. Among them we can find Israel and Yehudi. But the first name used by the Torah is Ivri-Hebrew. Each name signifies a specific trait and virtue. Israel describes our mastery over other forces. Yehudi describes our recognition of, and gratitude to, G-d. But what does the name Ivri signify?
Tuesday
Oct242017
ELEVATION VS. REVELATION
This week, the week of Parshas Lech Lecha, marks the beginning of our second journey through the HaYom Yom. We started the week of Parshas Lech Lecha last year and we intend to go through another year as well. Last year we focused on the HaYom Yom and the lessons to be learned in our Avoda to bring Moshiach. This year we will be adding something as well: a lesson from the sichos of 5738.
Tuesday
Nov082016
A CHAIN REACTION TO BRING REDEMPTION
Afterwards I began to think to myself: I do not know this lady who wrote the letter to me, nor does she know me. She has merely heard of my name, and sought advice from me, etc. If so, what is the intent of this chain letter coming to my attention?! Eventually I concluded that the purpose is to utilize this approach for the sake of holiness. * On publicizing the words of the Chida and the Radak on bringing about the redemption
Tuesday
Nov082016
STAYING IN ONE PLACE
The name of this parsha, Lech Lecha, describes, in a nutshell, the content of the entire parsha: Avraham’s travels.
Tuesday
Oct202015
A PURE MITZVAH
The first Mitzvah given to Avraham, the very first Jew, was that of circumcision. As recounted in this week’s parsha, Avraham was 99 years old when he received this commandment from G-d.
Thursday
May292014
A RADICAL INNOVATION IN TORAH
True progress is when the innovation of the student stems from his hidden abilities, powers he did not even know he possessed!
Friday
Oct262012
A CHAIN REACTION TO BRING REDEMPTION
Afterwards I began to think to myself: I do not know this lady who wrote the letter to me, nor does she know me. She has merely heard of my name, and sought advice from me, etc. If so, what is the intent of this chain letter coming to my attention?! Eventually I concluded that the purpose is to utilize this approach for the sake of holiness. * On publicizing the words of the Chida and the Radak on bringing about the redemption.